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    Clevo M57RU - X7900

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by killerclam, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. killerclam

    killerclam Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a t7800 in my laptop and was wondering if its possible to install a x7900 without getting any problems, and if its possible to overclock. I could get it free but i dont want to chance it and mess up my laptop. please help. i have a Clevo M570RU..see specs in my sig
     
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    kaltmond Clepple

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    Wow, a free X79 would be nice :). Yeah u can use that and with 08BIOS to OC it to 3.2G.
     
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    How are your CPU temps right now? If they`re in the mid 60s for max load, then you`re ok with it. If not, you might need the extreme casing.(the upgrade to the standard m570ru chasis)
     
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  4. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    I have an X7900 and my temps are fine
     
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    fine as in how much ?
     
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    killerclam Notebook Enthusiast

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    oki well when i am surfing etc.. i get tems around 40-45 when i play then i get around 60-65. btw whats the 08bios? how do i go about updating that?
     
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